Marrakech to Dades Gorge

Tizi n Tichka - Depart from Marrakech and traverse the High Atlas Mountains, passing charming villages and terraced fields. Pause in the Ounilla Valley for photographs.

Ait Ben Haddou - Explore the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.

Ouarzazate - Stroll through the earthen alleys and discover the caravan routes that historically passed through here.

El Kelaa M’gouna - Journey through the Rose Valley and visit a local cooperative.

Dades Gorges - Reach the stunning red rock landscapes of Dades Gorge by late afternoon. Overnight stay in Dades Gorge.

Explore Dades Gorge

Monkey Fingers Canyon - Spend the day exploring the gorge and its distinctive rock formations. Hike among the Monkey Fingers and enjoy a simple picnic in the valley. Visit a nomadic family for tea and learn about life in this region. In the evening, share a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Overnight stay in Dades Gorge.

Dades Gorge to Nkob

Nkob - Head south toward the Draa Valley, where extensive date palm groves line the riverbed. Take a guided walk through the oasis and observe how local families farm and live in this desert environment. Proceed to Nkob for a tour of its traditional kasbahs. Overnight stay in Nkob.

Nkob to Erg Chigaga

Tamnougalt - Stop in Tamnougalt to explore its historic kasbah.

Tamegroute - In Tamegroute, visit the workshops renowned for their unique green pottery.

Erg Chigaga - Continue to the dunes of Erg Chigaga. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride to watch the sunset over the sand. Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.

Erg Chigaga to Taroudant

Foum Zguid - Travel off-road across open desert landscapes toward Foum Zguid.

Tazenakht - Proceed to Tazenakht, famous for its carpet weaving traditions, and visit a local workshop.

Taliouine - Stop in Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron region, to visit a cooperative and learn about the harvest.

Taroudant - Arrive in Taroudant in the evening. Overnight stay in Taroudant.

Taroudant to Essaouira Via Agadir

Agadir - Enjoy the panoramic view of Agadir Oufella.

Taghazout - Pause for a lunch break in Taghazout.

Essaouira - Drive to the Atlantic coast and arrive at the port town of Essaouira.

Explore Essaouira and drive to Marrakech

Essaouira Ramparts - Stroll through the medina, visit a woodworking workshop, and spend time by the ocean.

Marrakech - Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Meals
• Tips (Optional)

Discover the vibrant traditions of southern Morocco on this captivating 7-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara and the Atlantic coast. Uncover the art of pottery in Tamegroute, enjoy camel rides at sunset in Erg Chigaga, and explore the lives of local artisans, such as rug weavers and saffron cultivators. Participate in communal meals and brief hikes that showcase the region’s daily life and craftsmanship, concluding with visits to Essaouira’s coastal medina and woodworking studios.

• Duration: 7 days of cultural discovery and adventure
• Explore local workshops, including pottery, carpet weaving, and saffron cultivation
• Relish shared meals and a home-cooked dinner with a nomadic family
• Experience camel rides and breathtaking landscapes from the Sahara to the Atlantic coast

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.